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Jacoby_Ellsbury Portland Sea Dogs

Jacoby_Ellsbury

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You sound like someone who has never done anything emotionally demanding in your life. Have you ever played a big spot in a sports game?

 

Sure, if little league counts.

 

Had a huge presentation at work/school?

 

Many times.

 

Scored with a dime?

 

Yep. Am I 'clutch' for doing so?

 

Some people thrive under pressure, some don't. This is a fact of life.

 

And the difference isn't nearly as big as you or anyone tries to make it seem.

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italstallianion

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You sound like someone who has never done anything emotionally demanding in your life. Have you ever played a big spot in a sports game? Had a huge presentation at work/school? Scored with a dime? Some people thrive under pressure' date=' some don't. This is a fact of life.[/quote']

 

 

Does doing two 5's count? ;)

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1. So you're pretending to know what it's like to play in the NBA? NBA Finals?

 

Nope, hell of a strawman though.

 

2. You've not countered anything I said with substance, you actually spent the entire post going over things I didn't say, like whether or not clutch was quantifiable.

 

You went over all the reasons why clutch supposedly exists, and I squashed it with one single sentence saying that it can't be quantified, therefore it's s***.

 

3. I never said that there was a good stat for clutch, I never said it was quantifiable.

 

Then it's a big fat lie.

 

4. Clutch isn't something that needs to be proven, it doesn't need to be quantified, it's just a description. I don't think players themselves are clutch actually, I think that there are certain times when players are clutch, some players are clutch more times than others, but I never said it was an attribute. It's definitely there, though. Some players come though in the clutch more times than others.

 

Cool backpedal bro.

 

Congrats though, you just covered about 3 or 4 logical fallacies in just a few short sentences.

 

Sweet. If I keep this up all day, I might have a shot reaching your daily quota.

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Yep. Am I 'clutch' for doing so? [/Quote]

 

How long did you last? ;)

 

And the difference isn't nearly as big as you or anyone tries to make it seem.

 

The difference is huge. Your argument is that "clutch" isn't quantifiable, but look for any study on nervousness, confidence, and their impact on performance, and you'll find that the evidence indicates that different people react differently to pressure and adrenaline, and much more significantly than you're giving credit to.

Emmz Salem RidgeYaks

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Too easy to shoot down a troll like you, the ones who lose arguments then resort to it are the best, but here it goes!

 

1. You said it clearly, you even said that it's not that much pressure. This means either:

 

a. You're talking out of your ass, which I thought was the likely answer, considering angry white boys who can barely afford to support themselves don't exactly have the qualities of a professional athlete.

 

b. You're an NBA basketball player, that's why this is posed as a question.

 

You don't even know what a straw man is, don't pretend to.

 

2. Unable to quantify=/=Non-existent, you decided that on your own because you don't have the brainpower to construct a logical argument. NEXT!

 

3. Good one, highly substantial bro.

 

4. Never backpedaled, I've been on the same statement for a long time. You don't have the material to force a backpedal. Again, show me some substance to back your claim that I'm backpedaling, then I'll gladly eat humble pie, but since I didn't, I'll just keep troll-burning.

 

5. I go months without putting up as many logical fallacies as you just did in 3 posts. 95% of my logical fallacies occur when I'm drowsy, drunk, or under other influences. I think you could use some sleep broseph.

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Kevin Durant made a poster out of Dallas' Brendan Haywood with a sick one-handed jam

 

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Jacoby_Ellsbury Portland Sea Dogs

Jacoby_Ellsbury

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Too easy to shoot down a troll like you' date=' the ones who lose arguments then resort to it are the best, but here it goes![/quote']

 

Good luck in your efforts.

 

1. You said it clearly, you even said that it's not that much pressure. This means either:

 

When in the f*** did I ever say 'it's not that much pressure'? Funny how you're so confident that I'm just a misinformed troll, yet you can't even read.

 

a. You're talking out of your ass

 

As are you.

 

which I thought was the likely answer, considering angry white boys who can barely afford to support themselves don't exactly have the qualities of a professional athlete.

 

I'll chalk this one up to PMS.

 

Loved the racial qualification by the way.

 

b. You're an NBA basketball player, that's why this is posed as a question.

 

No.

 

You don't even know what a straw man is, don't pretend to.

 

Easy. A strawman is an argument constructed in response to words that the other person never uttered. You have a track record with popping them out and then getting your period when someone calls you on it.

 

2. Unable to quantify=/=Non-existent, you decided that on your own because you don't have the brainpower to construct a logical argument. NEXT!

 

That's nice. What are you asking Santa for this Christmas? What kind of candy did the easter bunny drop on your front porch this year (whatever kind it was, there was clearly a lot of it)?

 

4. Never backpedaled, I've been on the same statement for a long time. You don't have the material to force a backpedal. Again, show me some substance to back your claim that I'm backpedaling, then I'll gladly eat humble pie, but since I didn't, I'll just keep troll-burning.

 

Dumbass, my entire point is that there is absolutely zero proof or substance to hint that clutch is any other than a fairy tale. Show ME something to prove otherwise, and I'll eat some humble pie, or whatever f***tarded analogy that was you crapped out.

 

And yes, you did backpedal. You shifted gears from 'players are clutch' to 'certain situations can be described at clutch', knowing that you'd catch less heat for it. Awful convenient, huh?

 

5. I go months without putting up as many logical fallacies as you just did in 3 posts. 95% of my logical fallacies occur when I'm drowsy, drunk, or under other influences. I think you could use some sleep broseph.

 

Is that so. Then you should probably consult with a doctor.

 

*laugh track*

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Cocos Disciples

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Good luck in your efforts.

 

 

 

When in the f*** did I ever say 'it's not that much pressure'? Funny how you're so confident that I'm just a misinformed troll, yet you can't even read.

 

 

 

As are you.

 

 

 

I'll chalk this one up to PMS.

 

Loved the racial qualification by the way.

 

 

 

No.

 

 

 

Easy. A strawman is an argument constructed in response to words that the other person never uttered. You have a track record with popping them out and then getting your period when someone calls you on it.

 

 

 

That's nice. What are you asking Santa for this Christmas? What kind of candy did the easter bunny drop on your front porch this year (whatever kind it was, there was clearly a lot of it)?

 

 

 

Dumbass, my entire point is that there is absolutely zero proof or substance to hint that clutch is any other than a fairy tale. Show ME something to prove otherwise, and I'll eat some humble pie, or whatever f***tarded analogy that was you crapped out.

 

And yes, you did backpedal. You shifted gears from 'players are clutch' to 'certain situations can be described at clutch', knowing that you'd catch less heat for it. Awful convenient, huh?

 

 

 

Is that so. Then you should probably consult with a doctor.

 

*laugh track*

 

Hoping this is dead. If it's not' date=' make it so.[/quote']

 

Stop.

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Divinity

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why does Durant were a back pack after every game does he take classes after games?

 

Nah its a marketing scheme to sell Nike backpacks.

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